Tokyo (AFP) - Japan on Thursday launched a satellite to help build a high-precision geolocation system that will complement the US-operated GPS. A H-IIA rocket blasted off at 9:17am (0017 GMT) from the Tanegashima space centre in southern Japan carrying ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka-area airports enjoy revenue lift under private hands
Though Kansai Airports enjoyed a smooth ride in its initial year, the 37.3 billion yen annual payment through 2060 for the rights to operate the two Osaka-area airports is no small burden. "To stabilize its business, [Kansai Airports] should increase the ... ( read original story ...)
On 70th anniversary, top business lobby looks at what distance to keep from politics
Japan's largest business lobby, the Japan Business Federation, commonly known as Keidanren, held a ceremony on May 31 marking the 70th anniversary of its foundation in the aftermath of World War II, looking back on its history of assisting the war-torn ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s budget furniture king discounted his way to a fortune
“They went through every molecule of our operation,” said Tommy Kullberg, president of Ikea’s Japanese business at the time. A deflationary environment has punished most of the country’s traditional retailers, driving department-store sales down ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Factory Output in April Rose at Its Fastest Pace
A member of Japan automotive manufacturing staff working on the production line at the Sunderland Plant in Sunderland, North East England (Photo: AFP). Metrotvnews.com, Tokyo: Japan's factory output in April rose at its fastest pace in six years ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s industrial output rose 4.0% on month in April
On Tuesday, data from Japan’s eight major automakers showed their combined ... buoyed by a pickup in private consumption. Eleven out of 15 business sectors saw industrial production rise. Information and technology as well as paper and pulp sectors ... ( read original story ...)
How a tattoo can get you banned from enjoying a Japanese spa
Tattoos may have become a big part of mainstream culture, but not every culture shares the same view of body art. In Japan, our love of tattoos could actually get us banned from certain places, including the hugely popular onsens — the Japanese hot ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lender SMFG eyeing M&A in asset management, banking for growth
TOKYO Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) (8316.T) is looking to acquire asset management firms at home and abroad as well as commercial banks in emerging Asia to boost growth amid falling loan income and stricter bank regulation, its ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo organizers reach agreement on allocation of 2020 Olympics costs
TOKYO -- Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics reached a broad agreement Wednesday on the allocation of costs for the 2020 Games with the metropolitan, national and local governments of the seven prefectures and four other cities hosting events. Governments ... ( read original story ...)
New catalyst shown to be able to break down ‘toughest’ amide bonds
A research team at Japan’s Nagoya University has developed a series of new catalysts can hydrogenate ‘difficult substrates’, such as amide bonds under much milder conditions than was previously possible. The scientists recently published a study ... ( read original story ...)
She loves being pam-pawed! Adorable video shows Chihuahua repeatedly pushing her owner’s hand to get his attention
Chima the Chihuahua from Nagoya, Japan, wouldn't take no for an answer as she asked for more and more pats and strokes from her doting owner. In the clip, Chima sits on a tile floor next to her owner. She reaches forward with her front right paw and ... ( read original story ...)
osaka, japan
Osaka was the first stop on our three week tour of Japan ... There’s pretty big queues of Japanese workers so go early. The good news is even in the queue you can soak up the vibes and have a beer or two. We had plates full of sea urchin, tuna, salmon ... ( read ...
Joy Billiards Takes Chinese 8-Ball To Vegas and Osaka
Players can check out the Joy Billiards booth for more details on these giveaways. Joy Billiards will also be making an appearance in Osaka Japan this November when the International Chinese Eight Ball Association (ICEA) and JPBA host the Joy Cup Chinese 8 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Ghoul’ Season 3 Updates: 2017 Release Unlikely, Reason Behind Delay, Live Action Casts
"Tokyo Ghoul" season 3 release this is year unlikely because of the lack of material from the manga. Materials from the manga are still not enough to make another anime adaptation. Meanwhile, the cast for the live action adaptation has been revealed, with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo organizers reach agreement on allocation of 2020 costs
TOKYO (AP) — Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics have reached a broad agreement on the allocation of costs for the 2020 Games with the metropolitan, national and local governments of the seven prefectures and four other cities hosting events. Governments ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor takes on old-boy network
TOKYO: Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike (pic) is challenging the old-boy network in the capital, where she thrashed a ruling party rival to win her post and now aims to lead reform-minded candidates to victory in a city-wide July election. A popular former TV ... ( read original story ...)